| The Frontenac Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1866-1936 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One regiment |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia |
| Garrison/HQ | Kingston, Ontario |
| Engagements | Fenian Raids North-West Rebellion First World War |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
The Frontenac Regiment was an infantry of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and now exists as part of the 33rd Medium Artillery Regiment, RCA – currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle.[1][2][3] The regiment was named for Frontenac County.
On 30 November 1866, the 47th Frontenac Battalion of Infantry was authorized. Its regimental headquarters was at Kingston and had companies at Storrington (Milburn and Inverary), Elginburg, Portsmouth, Garden Island, Wolfe Island and Harrowsmith, Ontario.[1]
On 10 April 1885, the 47th Frontenac Battalion of Infantry mobilized a company for active service that served as part of The Midland Battalion in the Alberta Column of the North West Field Force. On 24 July 1885, the company was removed from active service.[2]
On 22 December 1915, the 146th Battalion, CEF was authorized for service, and on 25 September 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 7 October 1916, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the 95th Battalion, CEF, where it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 17 July 1917, the 146th Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[2]